Rouge Rider

I had my mind set on getting an early C5 this winter (on a budget) Each time something came up and I am ready to pounce, the Canadian Looney slipped against the US powerhouse. My $14K budget went down to $10K then $8K now with the Canadian dollar below 70 cents US, I am now out of the Market. What the hell can I get for around $7K US now? Danm, looks like I am going to be driving my C4 for a lot longer. Damn, damn, damn.

2FAS4UU

.....Patience and perseverance will pay off, and then one day soon, you'll be smiling and driving your new toy !!.....
P.S..... Don't try and find a $7,000 beater, you'll regret it !!

Forcedvert

take you time and save more money, there is no shortage of c5s and the prices are not going up anytime soon. No need to buy junk, lots of nice cars out there.

Good luck

Rouge Rider

I wish.. but realistically not anytime soon. We won't see a currency appreciation for the next 3 years. Thanks for the encouragement anyway bud.

1Willy1

why buy American anyways ?

There are plenty of lovely C5's here in Canada to check out

For $14k you CAN get a pretty clean C5 here locally

Pounder

Rouge Rider

Plenty???

Rouge Rider

Probably right. Cheers.

grantv

I don't know where in Canada you are, but in Kelowna BC (110,000 pop) 2 years ago I had some to choose from. Thankfully one happened to be my 04Z!
With the exchange rate you'll have to keep your purchase in Canada. $14K CAD is a decent budget for a nice C5.

1Willy1

yea theres lots man, check Kijiji and autotrader.ca

The worst thing you could do would be to buy one from the states

Vetteman Jack

Best to wait a while longer and find something that would be in better condition than a C5 for $7K.

ttiros

Maybe this buyers guide will help you from this magazine.

Kevinl

If you can't swing the Vette then consider a '98-02 Trans Am or Camaro Z-28. Basically the same drivetrain as a C5(nonZ06). Then continue to save your pennies and your day will come!

Tru Blu

There are loads of C5's to buy in Canada. Not sure why you think you have to buy one from the US?

eps930

Like Johnny Cash says: "...one piece at a time..."

EPS

snuggy

Really? 14K? I haven't seen a single one with under 200km for that> I have mine for sale here and I am on the low side for cars similar to mine. Are you willing to sell yours for 14k? if so you have a buyer in the OP!

mtlvette

i agree!

I would never sell mine for 14k, but then again, mine is a fully optioned Z51 with only 75,000kms.

In fact, id love to find a decent one for 14k, I'll buy as many as you can throw at me...LOL!

snuggy

Mine is not a Z51 but is a fully optioned convertible with only 58k on the clock.. Saying you can get a good C5 for 14k in Canada is crazy!! It does nothing to help the owners of these cars, such as myself, whom are trying to sell them!!

f6john

Maybe we should invade Canada with our dollars and scoop up some bargains?????

snuggy

Now is the time to do it. Two years ago when the Canadian dollar was at par and even above the US greenback, I was cross border shopping galore!!!